How to Pronounce "tell you the truth"

expression

TEL yoo thuh TROOTH

Definition

This expression is used before you say something honest, even if it is difficult or unexpected. It signals that what you are about to say is your real opinion or feeling.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈju/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹuθ

British English

tˈɛl/ /jˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈuːθ

Simplified Pronunciation

TEL yoo thuh TROOTH

Listen in Context

To tell you the truth, I am a little nervous.

I don't like spinach, to tell you the truth.

To tell you the truth, I forgot your birthday.

Look, to tell you the truth, I think this plan won't work.